Day 3: A place or thing that you're in love with (choose one)

If I could pick just one place that I love, I would say Kota Kinabalu Sabah. Why? What is not to love about KK? Almost everyone who has been there that I know has every positive thing to say about KK. My favourite remark about the land below the wind is by a colleague of mine, who is from West Malaysia and is already planning to make KK his retirement location. He said, "I truly believe that God has blessed that land. You get everything in KK. You turn to your right, you'll see the magnificent mountain. You turn to your left, you see the most beautiful islands and beaches."

I can't help but feel proud everytime I hear remarks about KK. I am a Sabahan, but I was not born in KK. I was born in Labuan, a small island that was used to be under the Sabah constitution. Labuan became a Federal Territory in 1985. I was born in 1984 when Labuan was still in Sabah. So technically, I am a Sabahan.

My father's family migrated to KK and have resided there for 30-40 years. So everytime I need to "balik kampung" to visit relatives, I would go to KK instead of Labuan.

Other than its nature attraction, KK has a lot more to offer. Its shopping experience is one of the best, commonly dubbed as "mini KL". Which, I find, is more conducive than the crowded KL. You can find leading fashion brands in KK minus the crowded packed atmosphere of KL.

Of course, love for a place only exist if the place holds good memories. Admit it, one of the best experience we've ever had is our childhood. In this case, my childhood did revolve around KK, because half of my family were living there.

So, the next time you go to KK, be prepared to be awestrucked.

Day 2: meaning behind your blog name

When I wanted to start up a facebook page mainly for my Shaklee business, it took me days just to name it. I contemplated between the small choices of names I had in mind. I wanted a name to reflect our family thus I insisted on sticking to the "Sofyan". After much deliberation, I named my fanpage Sofyan Supplement.

So with the fanpage name out, naming the blog was easy. I sticked to Sofyan Supplement.

Day 1: introduction and a little bit about you. Recent picture of yourself.

Ah, 30-day blog writing challenge. Okay, let's see how far I can do this.

"I'm just an ordinary mom"

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It's weird when people ask "what do you do?". I'll always contemplate to answer as I have just quite a few varieties as to describe who I actually am. No, don't get me wrong - it's not like I have an identity crisis or anything. Frankly speaking, I see myself as a mother more than anything. There are many times that I introduced myself to a stranger or someone whom I just met for the first time, as a mom. Even once, at the office.

There was this lady, whom I was meeting for the first time for a project at work. We were going to be introduced to each other for the first time when her cellphone rang. It was from her daughter. She excused herself for a few seconds to answer her phone, spoke on it for another few, then hung up. I remembered she mouthed in a hushed voice - "I love you" before hanging up. I smiled, because I could totally relate.

She then introduced herself and held out her hand, while apologizing for the mere seconds interruption. I took her hand and mentioned my name.

"Ashyiela, nice to meet you. So, what do you do?"

and then, with all confidence, I answered, "I'm a mom too! I have a daughter bla bla bla" I think I spoke for another whole minute about my then 5 month old daughter when I realized, she was asking on my role at the office! I swear I can feel my cheeks turned red with embarassment so I quickly ushered her into the meeting room to join the rest of the project team.

When I reflect back, that's just me. And now after 3 kids, I can hardly remember how I felt or described fulfillness before I was married.

So that's a little tiny fact about me. I am a mom, and I love being it. I can no longer imagine myself as not being one.

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